Leo DiCaprio Is Going to the White House to Discuss Climate Change With President Obama

Twitter went wild over the weekend when the White House announced that Oscar winner and object of our collective affections Leonardo DiCaprio will discuss climate change with President Obama at the White House next week. The news was tweeted out with a photo of Obama and DiCaprio deep in conversation on the South Lawn, where the actor is set to premiere his new documentary on climate change, Before the Flood.

DiCaprio’s visit and screening is part of the White House’s upcoming South by South Lawn, a.k.a. Obama’s version of the renowned Austin festival, which will take place on October 3 and will feature panels on “ideas, art, and action.” On the lineup is a diverse group of visitors and events, including DiCaprio’s screening, a talk by artist James Turrell, music by Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, as well as a student film festival featuring an appearance by the creators and cast of Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things. The only thing that could possibly rival the excitement generated by Leo’s presence at the White House? Spotting Eleven in the Oval Office.